- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 480
Chen Ye left his contact information and then departed from the martial arts dojo, personally escorted out by Master Yan.
As soon as Chen Ye was gone, Yan Zhong hurried back to his car and drove to his master’s house.
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In an upscale residential area, it was already noon.
Xiao Ling’er, after finishing school, didn’t return home but instead came here. Seeing her grandfather sunbathing in the courtyard, she cheerfully called out, “Grandpa!”
“Oh? Ling’er is here!”
An energetic old man lying in a recliner beamed with delight upon seeing his granddaughter Xiao Ling’er.
Xiao Ling’er happily walked up and took a box of pastries out of her backpack, offering it proudly, “Grandpa, I made these treats myself this morning before school. Try them.”
At this moment, Xiao Ling’er displayed a sweet, daughterly demeanor, completely different from the cold and aloof attitude she showed at school.
Since childhood, her parents had been busy with work, so she was mostly raised by her grandfather, which made them very close.
“Wonderful, wonderful, my dear Ling’er! You’re so thoughtful. Let me have a taste.”
Hearing this, Xiao Ling’er quickly opened the insulated container and took out a piece of soft osmanthus cake, knowing it was her grandfather’s favorite.
The old man took a bite and, with no hesitation, praised his granddaughter, “Mmm, soft, sweet but not too rich. Excellent, excellent…”
Even if the pastry hadn’t tasted great, the old man would still have been overjoyed, simply because it was made by his beloved granddaughter.
Xiao Ling’er giggled and then took out an acceptance letter, handing it over proudly, “Grandpa, my acceptance letter arrived today!”
Seeing how eager his granddaughter was, the old man happily took the letter.
Upon noticing that it was from the prestigious War Academy, even though he had expected it, he was still filled with joy.
“Good! My dear granddaughter, you haven’t let me down. You’re even better than your father!”
Then, the old man asked, “By the way, Ling’er, what’s your current Qi and blood value?”
“Not much, just a little over 800,” Xiao Ling’er replied modestly, though her eyes sparkled with pride.
Hearing this, the old man’s eyes flashed with excitement.
“Good! Good! Good!”
He repeated the word three times, reflecting his immense pride.
The old man had two sons, but neither had the talent for martial arts. However, both had found success in business, building a sizable company.
The old man had once worried that his martial arts legacy might be buried with him. But to his surprise and delight, Xiao Ling’er’s interest and natural talent in martial arts had given him renewed hope.
And she hadn’t let him down, showing an impressive aptitude for martial arts from a young age. This was the reason for his deep affection toward her.
The only regret he had was that she was a girl. If only she were a boy, things would be perfect…
“Grandpa, my Qi and blood value should be up to your standards now, right? When will you teach me your Bagua Palm technique?” Xiao Ling’er asked.
She knew her grandfather’s Bagua Palm technique was powerful, but it required strong Qi and blood to wield effectively.
Hearing this, the old man chuckled. Just as he was about to answer, a voice came from outside:
“Old Master Xiao, your disciple Yan Zhong is here. Would you like to see him?”
“Oh?”
The old man was slightly taken aback, then said, “Let him in.”
He had a good impression of his disciple Yan Zhong, even though Yan wasn’t his true successor and had limited talent, likely never to reach the Grandmaster level. But what Yan Zhong lacked in talent, he made up for with loyalty and respect.
Upon hearing that an outsider was coming, Xiao Ling’er immediately shifted back to her usual calm and aloof demeanor.
Not long after, Yan Zhong arrived in the courtyard.
“Master, your disciple Yan Zhong has come to visit you.”
The old man smiled and chided, “You always have a sweet tongue! I know you too well—what brings you here today? Speak up, what do you want?”
“Heh heh…” Yan Zhong gave a sheepish smile and said, “Master, I’ve come with good news.”
“I’ve recently come across a truly exceptional talent…”
Yan Zhong then proceeded to recount everything about his encounter with Chen Ye and his request for a tournament recommendation.
When he finished speaking, the old man was visibly surprised.
“A very young Xiantian Grandmaster? How young?”
“Possibly… not even twenty years old yet,” Yan Zhong replied.
“What?!”
The old man was shocked, and even Xiao Ling’er was taken aback.
As a martial artist herself, trained in fundamentals by her grandfather, she understood all too well what it meant to be a Xiantian Grandmaster.
A Xiantian Grandmaster at just twenty years old?
Such a person was beyond the realm of ordinary genius!
Her grandfather was already 71 years old and had only reached the Xiantian Grandmaster level at his peak.
Despite that, her grandfather was a prominent figure in the city, someone even the mayor would visit during holidays.
“Is there really such a young talent?” the old man asked again.
Xiao Ling’er, meanwhile, listened even more intently.
“Absolutely!” Yan Zhong confirmed. “Master, I saw him display his skill with my own eyes. He could project his True Qi and control his force with incredible precision…”
After hearing this, the old man couldn’t help but sigh, thinking, *Some geniuses are simply beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us.*
“Ling’er, did you hear what your Uncle Yan just said? There are countless extraordinary talents in this world. You’ve achieved some success, but don’t let it make you arrogant or complacent,” the old man took the opportunity to impart some wisdom to his granddaughter.
Xiao Ling’er, her face composed, nodded and replied, “I understand, Grandpa.”
In truth, hearing about a Xiantian Grandmaster under twenty did rattle her a bit.
She had always considered herself exceptionally talented among her peers…
The old man then asked Yan Zhong, “Yan, if this young man is so accomplished, why would he still seek a tournament recommendation from you?”
Yan Zhong thought for a moment and replied, “I’m not entirely sure, but it might be to gain some fame.”
The old man nodded, accepting this explanation.
The Martial Arts Tournament was the most watched event in the world, drawing global attention. Many people, including exceptionally gifted individuals, participated to make a name for themselves.
After thinking it over, the old man said, “Very well, in that case, I’ll give him my recommendation. It’s the duty of martial artists like us to present talent to the Martial Arts Association.”
Yan Zhong nodded, not surprised by the old man’s decision.
“Oh, by the way,” the old man asked, “Yan, do you know more about this young man’s background?”
“Master, all I know for now is that his name is Chen Ye. I’m still looking into the rest…”
At that moment, Xiao Ling’er froze, her expression changing.
“Chen Ye??”
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